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Determining the IP Address using the Local Console

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Setting Up the Web-Based User Interface

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Additional Steps

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Help

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Web Browser Interface

Accessing the Web-based User Interface

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Web-Based Navigation

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Top panel

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Left panel

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Deck panel

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Enclosure Tab

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Enclosure Information

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Network Configuration

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SNMP Configuration

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Power Readings

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Virtual Buttons

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System Log

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Bays Tab

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Bay List

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Bay Information

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Remote Console

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Virtual Buttons

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Console Log

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Administration Tab

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User List

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Group List

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Add User

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Add Group

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View/Modify User

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View/Modify Group

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Event List Tab

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Interconnect Tab

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Command Line Interface

Accessing the Command Line Interface

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Accessing Remotely through the Management Connector

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Accessing Locally through the Console Connector

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Operating the Command Line Interface

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General Commands

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General Management Commands

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User Account Commands

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Enclosure Network Configuration Commands

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Enclosure Management Commands

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Blade PC Bay Management Commands

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Command Line Event Messages

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Functionality Exclusive to the Command Line Interface

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Setting Up the System

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Section	Page
About this guide	9
Audience assumptions	9
Important Safety Information	9
Symbols on Equipment	9
Related Documents	10
Getting help	10
Contact HP	10
Support and Troubleshooting	10
HP Web Site	10
Reader Comments	11
HP PC Blade Enclosure System Software Features	12
HP PC Blade Enclosure Integrated Administrator	12
Integrated Administrator Features	12
Dedicated LAN network connectivity	12
SNMP alerts from Integrated Administrator to a management console	13
E-mail alerts from Integrated Administrator to an e-mail account (AlertMail)	13
Remote access and control	13
User administration and security	13
Automatic network configuration	14
Automatic time configuration (NTP)	14
Integration with the HP Systems Insight Manager utility	14
Event Notification	14
Status Information	14
Overview of HP BladeSystem Software Tools	15
ROM-Based Setup Utility (RBSU)	15
Headless operation	15
ProLiant Essentials Rapid Deployment Pack	15
HP Systems Insight Manager	15
HP Blade PC Automatic System Recovery (ASR-2)	15
Enclosure Self Recovery (ESR)	15
HP PC Blade Enclosure Management System and Utilities	15
Getting Started	17
Reviewing Configuration Tools and Information	17
Identifying Integrated Administrator Components	18
Determining the Integrated Administrator’s Initial IP Address	18
Requirements for Local Client Devices	19
Default Values for the Integrated Administrator	19
Determining the IP Address using the Local Console	19
Setting Up the Web-Based User Interface	21
Additional Steps	23
Help	23
Web Browser Interface	24
Accessing the Web-based User Interface	25
Web-Based Navigation	25
Top panel	25
Left panel	26
Deck panel	27
Enclosure Tab	28
Enclosure Information	28
Network Configuration	32
SNMP Configuration	34
Power Readings	36
Virtual Buttons	36
System Log	37
Bays Tab	39
Bay List	39
Bay Information	40
Remote Console	42
Virtual Buttons	43
Console Log	45
Administration Tab	46
User List	46
Group List	47
Add User	48
Add Group	49
View/Modify User	51
View/Modify Group	51
Event List Tab	52
Interconnect Tab	54
Command Line Interface	56
Accessing the Command Line Interface	57
Accessing Remotely through the Management Connector	57
Accessing Locally through the Console Connector	57
Operating the Command Line Interface	58
General Commands	58
General Management Commands	58
User Account Commands	60
Enclosure Network Configuration Commands	63
Enclosure Management Commands	65
Blade PC Bay Management Commands	68
Command Line Event Messages	69
Functionality Exclusive to the Command Line Interface	71
Setting Up the System	75
User Permissions	76
Customizing the Enclosure Settings	77
Modifying Enclosure and Rack Names	77
Modifying the Asset Tag Number	78
Modifying the Date and Time	79
Setting Up User Accounts	81
Adding a Group	81
Adding a User	83
Enabling Remote Console Sessions to Blade PCs	87
Setting Up AlertMail	88
E-mail Alerts	88
Setting Up IP Security	91
Setting Up Automatic Time Configuration (NTP)	92
Configuring SNMP Support	93
Entering a Community String	93
Modifying the System Location	94
Modifying the System Contact Information	94
Adding Trap Targets	94
Removing Trap Targets	95
Performing Common Administrative Tasks	96
Managing Blade PC Bays	96
Opening a Remote Console Session to a Blade PC	96
Accessing the ROM-Based Setup Utility for a blade PC	97
Reviewing Activity for a Blade PC	99
Powering Off the Blade PC	99
Identifying a Blade PC Using the Unit Identification LED	100
Managing the Enclosure	102
Reviewing the Activity of the Enclosure	102
Identifying the Enclosure Using the Unit Identification LED	103
Generating an Enclosure Summary	104
Identifying Problem Components	106
Managing Users	111
Modifying a User’s Rights to Blade PC Bays	111
Creating a New Group with the Updated Access Rights	111
Modifying Group Rights to Blade PC Bays	111
Disabling and Deleting User Accounts	112
Deleting a User Account	113
Deleting Group Accounts	114
Performing Advanced Functions	116
Replicating the Configuration of the Integrated Administrator	117
Administering Security Certificates	117
Creating a Certificate Request	118
Downloading a Security Certificate	118
Key-Based SSH Authentication	118
Configuring Blade PC Boot Order	119
Powering Off the Enclosure	120
Disabling Network Protocols	121
Upgrading the Integrated Administrator Firmware	122
Recovering a Lost Administrator Password	122
Launching Flash Disaster Recovery	123
Command Line Conventions	126
Error Messages	127
Warning Messages	127
Enclosure Warning Messages	127
Blade PC Warning Messages	127
Administration Warning Messages	128
Error Messages	129
Enclosure Error Messages	129
Blade PC Bay Error Messages	129
Administration Error Messages	129
Troubleshooting	132
Event Icons and Details	134
Factory Default Settings	136
Enclosure	136
Users	136
Groups	137
Network	137
Protocol	137
Time Zone Settings	138
Universal	138
Africa	139
Asia	139
Europe	140
Oceania	141
Polar	142
Americas	142
Open Source Availability	144

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